Sam is an Early Years practitioner-turned-assessor from the UK, who is passionate about protecting play in the Early Years, raising standards in the sector and helping every practitioner to flourish so that children can too. Sam has worked in various Early Years roles for a decade, holds both QTS and EYPS and has recently completed a Master's degree in Childhood Studies and Early Years. She has 3 children of her own, an on-again-off-again relationship with running, and, despite being a southerner, now whole-heartedly supports Tranmere Rovers.